From WS24-25:

• students attend modules approprate to their language ability (previously, choice of module was restricted by degree programme level, whether Ba or Ma).
• students are advised to take modules in an ascending order of language level.
• the C1 modules can be taken in any order.
• it is recommended to only take one module per semester.
• each module consists of two double lessons per week.
• there is an optional placement test for students taking their first Wirtschaftsenglisch module (see below)

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Module levels and schedule

• Wirtschaftsenglisch 1 - B1 level - every semester
  • focus : broad themes related to economy and business practice
  • feature : use of AI tools for language learning form an integrated part of the course
• Wirtschaftsenglisch 2 - B2 level - every semester
  • focus : economic and business practice themes
• Wirtschaftsenglisch 3 - C1 level - every semester
  • focus : effective communication, including intercultural issues
• Wirtschaftsenglisch 4 - C1 level - SS 25, SS 26, SS 27, SS 28
  • focus : impact of politics on the economy – historical and contemporary
• Wirtschaftsenglisch 5 - C1 level - WS 25-26, WS 26-27, WS 27-28
  • focus : impact of technological change on the economy & business practice—for WS25-26 : industry 4.0-5.0 and fintech

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Full module information can be found in the Sprachenzentrum Modulhandbook.

Master students

• You are likely to use your final semester for the master dissertation.
• You might be going abroad for a semester.
• You might need to get 12 ECTS from Wirtschaftsenglisch modules.
• It is recommended to only take one Wirtschaftsenglisch module per semester.

Due to the above conditions, dear master student, you are advised to take your first Wirtschaftsenglisch module in the first semester of your degree programme.

• You can use the placement test to identify which level module to begin with.
• Remember, Wirtschaftsenglisch modules are best taken in ascending language level order.

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Bachelor students

• You are likely to use your final semester for the bachelor dissertation.
• You might study abroad for a semester (or sometimes two)—this will often be in your fifth semester.
• You might need to get 12 ECTS from Wirtschaftsenglisch modules for your bachelor programme.
• It is recommended to only take one Wirtschaftsenglisch module per semester.

Due to the above conditions, dear bachelor student, you are advised to take your first Wirtschaftsenglisch module in the first semester of your degree programme.

• You can use the placement test to identify which level module to begin with.
• Remember, Wirtschaftsenglisch modules are best taken in ascending language level order.

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Are you taking your first Wirtschaftsenglisch module?

• First read Whch module, when?
• Then, come back and read about the placement test.

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Any student wanting to take their first Wirtschaftsenglisch module is requested to take the placement test. 

• The placement test has a diagnostic function only.
• You do not need to prepare for the placement test.
• The test has no connection to any of the Wirtschaftsenglisch module exams.
• Observing the placement test result allows all students to attend a teaching group with fellow students of a similar language level

The placement test is held online in the following VC:

• Wirtschaftsenglisch Placement Test WS25-26
• test access begins: (01.09.2025)

The test has to be completed within 60 minutes and cannot be interrupted.

Instructions

• Navigate to the Placement Test VC (no password needed)

• Take the placement test.

  Upon ending the test, you immediately receive your result, indicating your current language level.

• In connection with the information in Whch module, when? use the test result as guidance for which Wirtschaftsenglisch module to take first.

Are you taking your first Wirtschaftsenglisch module?

• First read Whch module, when?
• Next read about the Placement Test.
• Then come back here and read about module and exam registration

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Overview

• UnivIS is used for timetable planning.
• FlexNow is used for registering to a module.
  • Remember, it is recommended to only take one module per semester
• FlexNow is also used for exam registration.

UnivIS

Each Wirtschaftsenglisch module consists of two 90 minute lessons per week.

• The lessons are set up in fixed pairings labelled A, B, C, etc.
• Check UnivIS to find the day/times involved for each lesson pairing—use the links on this webpage
• In FlexNow, only select lesson pairs for which you can actually attend both lessons involved

FlexNow Pool Registration

Registration to all but one of the Wirtschaftsenglisch modules uses the FlexNow pool method.

• The exception is Wirtschaftsenglisch 5—for this module there is only one course, so simply make a direct registration in FlexNow.

For pool registrations:

1. You make registration selections in FlexNow for the module you want to attend--observe the minimum number of selections needed (see below).
2. On the Monday of the first week of the semester, FlexNow allocates you to one of your selections.

1. FlexNow Pool Selections

• from : 15.09.2025 (10:00)
• to : 12.10.2025 (23:59)

Per module you are registering for, you need to make a minimum number of selections in FlexNow, as follows:

• Wirtschaftsenglisch 1—two selections (from A, B, C)
  • Note: In a spirit of fairness, Group B will prioritise the needs of true B1 level learners.
• Wirtschaftsenglisch 2—two selections (from A, B, C, D)
• Wirtschaftsenglisch 3—two selections (from A, B, C, D)

Remember:

• use UnivIS to help identify which selections to make.
• you can only attend one module per semester.

2. FlexNow Allocation

On 13.10.2025, FlexNow will allocate you to one of your selections sending you an email with the details.

• FlexNow randomly allocates you to one of your selections—this allocation cannot be influenced
• Occasionally, FlexNow will allocate you to the waiting list—simply follow the instructions you are sent.

Sasha, a BWL student at the University of Bamberg, wants to register for their first Wirtschaftsenglisch course. So, first of all, Sasha takes the placement test. The result advises Sasha to take the B1 level course: Wirtschaftsenglisch 1.

Sasha checks UnivIS and sees that in WS25-26 there are three teaching groups in Wirtschaftsenglisch 1. They are scheduled in UnivIS as follows : 

• group A Mon 12:00-14:00 (Erba) & Wed 10:00-12:00 (Erba)
• group B Tue 12:00-14:00 (Erba) & Thu 08:00-10:00 (Erba)
• group C Tue 14:00-16:00 (K?7) & Thu 10:00-12:00 (Feki)

Sasha reads the Wirtschaftsenglisch homepage and finds out that Wirtschaftsenglisch 1 uses the FlexNow pool allocation method.

So, Sasha has to make two selections in FlexNow from groups A, B, C.

The combinations are:

• group A + group B
• group A + group C
• group B + group C

Sasha already has a course at the Feki—German VAT Law (Umsatzsteuerrecht)—scheduled in for Thursday at 10:00. So, for Wirtschaftsenglisch 1, Sasha will select group A + group B in FlexNow. 

Sasha opens FlexNow, goes into the Lehrveranstaltung tab, clicks around and finds at the bottom of a long list the Wirtschaftsenglisch courses.

• Sasha puts Wirtschaftsenglisch 1, group A into the basket
• and then puts Wirtschaftsenglisch 1, group B in too
• and saves the basket.

On Wirtschaftsenglisch allocation day—Monday 13 October 2025—an email arrives: FlexNow has allocated Sasha to Wirtschaftsenglisch 1, group B.

• Sasha will attend the lessons for group B: Tue 12:00-14:00 & Thu 08:00-10:00
• The first lesson for group B will be on Tuesday 21 October 2025.

For the Thursday lesson, Sasha is concerned about having to get from the Erba to the Feki on time for the German VAT lesson. The Language Centre secretaries' office are very helpful. They explain that:

• Lessons are scheduled in UnivIS from the hour to the hour. For example: 08:00-10:00. This is the room reservation time.
• However, the lessons are only 90 minutes long. Teaching starts at a quarter past the hour and runs to a quarter to the hour. So: 08:15 – 09:45.

Sasha is delighted and decides to share on @sz_unibamberg   about registering for Wirtschaftsenglisch 1.

Exam Registration

Wirtschaftsenglisch exams are decentralised.

Use FlexNow for exam registration

• The single exam registration in FlexNow registers you to both of the module exams.

Wirtschaftsenglisch exam registration

• from : XX.10.2025 (10:00)
• to : XX.XX.2025 (23:59)

Wirtschaftsenglisch exam de-registration

• from : XX.10.2025 (10:00)
• to : XX.XX.2025 (23:59)

Hier finden Sie einen Leitfaden zu Antr?gen auf Vor- bzw. Nachkorrektur(332.7 KB, 2 Seiten) von zentral organisierten Prüfungen (Wirtschaftsfremdsprachen).